macaroni & cheese with broccoli

INGREDIENTS

-ounces whole-wheat macaroni, about 3 cups, uncooked

large broccoli crown, chopped (about 4 cups) or 1 10-ounce box frozen chopped broccoli, thawed

2 1/2 cups

milk, preferably non-fat, divided

1/4 cup

flour

2 tsp

Dijon mustard

3/4 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

white pepper

1 1/2 cups

shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (6 ounces)

Crumb topping

3 tbsp

dry breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat (see ingredient note*)

3/4 tsp

paprika

1/4 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

garlic powder

2 tsp

extra-virgin olive oil